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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,735.58, 437,079.57 and 173,496.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,735.58, 437,079.57 and 173,496.26 is: 239,416.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,735.58 : 437,079.57 = 173,496.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,735.58/437,079.57 = 173,496.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,735.58x = 437,079.57 × 173,496.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,735.58x = 75,831,670,717.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,831,670,717.41/316,735.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,416.33

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